The Blues will be looking to build on their momentum following their narrow victory against the Waratahs in Sydney last weekend. On Friday the 11th of May they host this year's title contenders and 2016 Super Rugby winners, the Hurricanes.

The Blues lie 13th on the overall standings and bottom of the NZ conference with only three wins from 10 matches and have failed to win a single match from their last 15 matches against New Zealand opposition. A statistic mad even scarier considering the magnitude of their next test.

The Hurricanes on the other hand are second on the overall standings behind reigning champs, the Crusaders. The Cane's have only lost one thus far in their campaign, which was their first match against the Bulls at Loftus. But the 'Canes have bounced back and have produced some entertaining rugby.

The return of Beauden Barrett earlier on in the season from injury changed the tune of the team, and with Jordie Barrett, Ngani Luamampe, and leading try scorer (12) Ben Lam all ready for this encounter, It seems likely that the Hurricanes will go 10 wins on the trot.

For the Blues Sonny Bill Williams and Ofa Tuungafasi return from injury and will start in tomorrow's crucial clash.

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Stats

Blues

Hurricanes

32

Tries

41

117

Clean breaks

127

1295

Carries

996

278

Defenders Beaten

209

131

Offloads

98

Head to Head:

2017: Hurricanes won 28-24 in Auckland
2016: Hurricanes won 37-27 in Wellington
2016: Hurricanes won 23-19 in Auckland
2015: Hurricanes won 29-5 in Auckland
2015: Hurricanes won 30-23 in Palmerston North
2014: Blues won 37-24 in Auckland
2014: Hurricanes won 39-20 in Wellington
2013: Blues won 28-6 in Auckland
2013: Blues won 34-20 in Wellington

Verdict: Blues (+10.5) 9/10The Blues will have a point to prove in front of their home crowd and with the return of SBW I see them pushing the Hurricanes close but they won't seal the victory. So I'm going with the Blues to stay within the handicap.

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